Provides an annotated list of organizations offering materials related to citizenship education, including Citizenship Development for a Global Age, the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Educators for Social Responsibility, and several others. Educators are also advised to contact social studies specialists at their state education agencies for…

This document consists of two brochures that provide land ethics guidelines for outdoor recreationists. The brochures provide techniques that visitors can use to help reduce evidence of their presence in the back country, designated "Wilderness" areas. The first brochure, titled "Leave no Trace! Land Ethics," provides…

A kit containing 10 classroom activities with student work sheets, background information, a glossary, and samples of census data current and past is presented. The material is designed as a classroom resource to learn about the value and significance of the national census. Suggested topics for outreach activities; classroom materials; a…

The word "patriotism" summons up a wide range of images, but true patriotism goes beyond special occasions and special people. Do young people know what living as a patriot means? What obligations does a citizen owe to the United States? What opportunities does the country give to him or her? The lessons in this booklet can help students…

The background material and activities in this publication will help prepare high school students to exercise their right to vote. Although written specifically for use in South Carolina, the publication can easily be adapted for use by teachers in other states. Examples of the different kinds of materials and activities follow. One activity…

This document contains information about outdoor ethics issues. The information was compiled by the Izaak Walton League of America, established in 1922 as a national nonprofit organization whose members educate the public about emerging natural resource threats and promote citizen involvement in environmental protection efforts. The league…

Describes the difficulties involved in developing a sense of responsibility for commonly owned property and offers four elementary and one middle school activity to help achieve this goal. Included are a list of children's trade books and classroom simulations dealing with the concept of public property. (JDH)

The first item in this packet is a pamphlet on how to vote and the election process. The pamphlet includes comprehensive information at a reading level that can be understood by many adults who have not graduated from high school. The pamphlet was designed by volunteer tutors of adult literacy students in Maine. The tutors researched information,…

This resource packet is designed to provide teachers and civic educators with an understanding of the making of U.S. foreign policy. The materials may be used as the basis for classes and programs to teach about foreign policy and cover such topics as: (1) how foreign policy is made in the United States; (2) the role of the president, the…

These instructional materials involve secondary students in simulating a criminal trial concerning teenage drinking. Included are all materials necessary for participation in the 1984 California Mock Trial Competition. Part I of the document describes a hypothetical situation involving a high school senior who faces state felony charges for…

This case study highlighting the story of Raphael Lemkin challenges everyone to think deeply about what it will take for individuals, groups, and nations to take up Lemkin's challenge. To make this material accessible for classrooms, this resource includes several components: an introduction by Genocide scholar Omer Bartov; a historical case study…

Now in its seventh year, the Illinois Youth Summit focuses on issues of violence affecting youth. On December 5, 2000, representatives from 21 high school classrooms across Illinois met to determine youth safety issues of greatest relevance to students across the state. These students identified three sources of violence to address at the 2001…

This book, one in a three volume series dealing with American history and culture, presents 31 lessons on English language instruction and on home and community life in the United States. The home study materials are intended for use by candidates for naturalization who have a limited knowledge of English and who are unable to attend public school…

This packet provides primary source documents and lesson plans relating to the study of Jackie Robinson as a civil rights advocate. The legendary baseball player, Jack Roosevelt Robinson, was the first black man to "officially" play in the big leagues in the 20th century. Jackie Robinson was not only a stellar baseball player, but he…

Provides a lesson that focuses on the history of voter representation in the United States. Explains that students will read, "Whose Voice Is Heard,""How Should U.S. Elections Be Managed?," and other student handouts in this issue of "Insights on Law and Society." (CMK)